Gilbert Pellegrom, co-founder and CTO of Lemon Squeezy, discusses the value of side projects for learning, creativity, and overcoming challenges. He shares his journey in the WordPress space and the conception of Nivo Slider. Gilbert explains starting Lemon Squeezy as a side project, transitioning to full-time work, and his habit of launching side projects. He emphasizes the importance of intention and purpose in project creation and provides recommendations for inspiration and support.

Gilbert Pellegrom, Engineering Manager at Stripe and co-founder of Lemon Squeezy, shares his inspiring journey from a self-taught developer to a leading entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of simplifying digital goods sales and the technical hurdles of payment processing and tax compliance. Gilbert emphasizes the importance of community, branding in hiring, and the bootstrap mindset that led to their success. He reflects on how personal passions, like vintage car restoration, fuel his professional drive and love for innovative projects.